[cayugabirds-l] Leucitic Birds
I have noticed several species with leucitic traits this summer. A Common Grackle that was nearly cream colored with a light beak, a Northern Cardinal that was white on chest neck and head with pink and red highlights on wings, crest, and tail, and an American Robin with one white wing. I may see one such bird now and then but this seems unusual. Thoughts? I also noticed some early migrants down in SW PA. A WTSP for one. Here several months early. Wondering fires in Canada have resulted in poor nesting and food acquisition and hence early migration. Anyone else heard of any research on the impact of the fires on migration? Jo Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Dead blue jay and starlings disease?
In the space of two hours I found a dead blue jay and starling in my yard. I could tell the starling hadn’t been doing well as it seemed unstable and not moving much on the ground. Then found it dead. I read about the mysterious illness impacting these birds with an epicenter near Washington, D.C. https://www.npr.org/local/305/2021/06/16/1007154493/blue-jays-grackles-other-birds-dying-from-mysterious-ailment I wondered if this is impacting birds in NY? No signs of any injury or cat attack to the birds I found and the starling seemed to have some neurological issues. I buried both before I read about this. They are recommending taking down feeders and removing bird baths (I always keep mine clean) but I don’t want to do this if not necessary. Interested to know what others know/think? Jo Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Raptor is help
> A friend saw this raptor in Rochester NY yesterday. To me, it looks like a > pale RTHA but very white. Any other guesses? Picture quality is poor. I > have some others with various other views but not as good but maybe helpful. > I can send if requested. -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
[cayugabirds-l] Guyana field guide recommendations
Hello, I am planning a trip to Guyana in January 2022 and am looking for bird field guide recommendation—both comprehensive and an easy to carry in your back pack edition for quick reference. Please reply off list. Thank you so much! Jo Sent from my iPhone -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
